Back to Schengen: Commission proposes Roadmap for restoring fully functioning Schengen system

EU News 73/2016

Brussels, 4 March 2016

The Commission today presented a detailed Roadmap of the concrete steps needed to return order to the management of the EU's external and internal borders. The creation of the Schengen area without internal borders has brought important benefits to European citizens and business alike, yet in recent months the system has been severely tested by the refugee crisis. The European Council of 18-19 February set the clear mandate of restoring the normal functioning of the Schengen area, and to do so in a concerted manner, while giving full support to Member States facing difficult circumstances.

Source and additional information:
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16-585_en.htm?locale=en

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